Family Day: 7/30/21 4pm

30 Jul 2021

Food will serve at 5 (hamburgers/hot dogs). Come out for a family occasion. Dunking booth, and rumors of a fire truck! Come help us celebrate the familial.

Are We Christian?

5 Jul 20215 Jul 2021

In short. Yes. We are also Muslim. We are Buddhist. In a narrow definition, we are Hindu and, also (broadly, and like our own Master-Rabbi), -Jew. Christ as architect; A…

Arlo on Patriotism

3 Jul 20213 Jul 2021

So I am sitting in Lodge the other night, and while we are NOT supposed to talk about it outside the sealed lodge (lodge business), I HAVE to ask your…

How “Quick” are the Quick-Links?

10 Jun 202110 Jun 2021

An oft-overlooked portion of "The Ellis Avenue Cornerstone" is our "Quick Links" page. Yes. You will find links to our sister lodges in Blount County (those so-far compiled), and also…

All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast was a True, Gut-Busting Success!

10 Jun 202110 Jun 2021

Hearty Fun (and FOOD) Worshipful Master Wes Terry would like to thank all the workers who came out to support the "All-You-Can-Eat" Breakfast last Saturday. The event was a RESOUNDING…

Upcoming Events

23 May 202110 Jun 2021

Our "Third Saturday, every odd month" workday is coming up on the 19th of June. On the 24th of June we will celebrate our Saint John's Day evening celebration beginning…

Web Site Traffic in Down-turn: UPDATE — Major uptick…

7 May 20219 May 2021

Web site traffic has taken a noticeable down-turn. Conjecture on the slump is varied, but likely is related to content, which is common.As evidenced by the photo of his statue,…

Photo-SHOOT: Old Hickory Challenge

7 May 20217 May 2021

Great fun was had by all at the Old Hickory Rifle Challenge.

EA DEGREE supplants SCHOOL

23 Apr 2021

THIS MONDAY!Come help us initiate this soon-to-be, newly-made Brother. Monday, 26-APR-21, 6pm Fellowship with Degree to follow.

Landmark NO. 8: The Whole Masonic Family

17 Apr 202117 Apr 2021

8. That when a man becomes a Mason, he not only acquires membership in the particular Lodge that admits him, but, in a general sense, he becomes one of the…

Arlo’s Place: Lodge CHARACTER

9 Apr 20219 Apr 2021

Me again, Suzi. Your very own, Arlo. You know, last night I attended a dual EA at my "plural" lodge (in point-of-fact, both my current lodges are plural - I…

An Easter Message from the East

3 Apr 20219 Apr 2021

Brethren, Friends...Family: In the spirit of the Easter season, we are reminded of the death and resurrection. Through this sentiment, we are reminded of our teachings that illustrate for us…

March Odds and Ends

27 Mar 202127 Mar 2021

A run-down of the many, many upcoming Masonic "do's". Wow! Lot's to report after Grand Lodge. The incoming Grand Master has RE-INSTITUTED Masonic work. Check the calendar for the plethora…

Arlo is at it…AGAIN!

13 Mar 202113 Mar 2021

Read his latest, here.

Annual Old Hickory Rifle Challenge

9 Mar 20217 May 2021

Folks, join us for some old-fashioned fun that is a rich tradition and ingrained in our Nation's character, its culture and its history. Shoot Point Blank (Knoxville) hosts the New…

Odds and Ends: Recap of Lodge Events

19 Feb 20219 Mar 2021

Happenings in Lodge Biz by Greg Davis All-Hand Work Day !!! The bi-monthly work day is scheduled for February 27th (the morning of the Spaghetti Festival Fund Raiser). We will…

On Washington’s Birthday

14 Feb 202114 Feb 2021

Tomorrow is an auspicious occasion. It is the birthday of George Washington. He is not simply the Father of our country. He is also the Father of American Freemasonry. Think…

27-FEB-21 “Usual avocations”: Rejuvenation through fellowship and Mangia Italiano!

14 Feb 202114 Feb 2021

Paint! Join the men of New Providence Lodge on Saturday, February 27th (10 am) for a work day to paint a wall in the Fellowship hall. The Building and Communication…

For The Mason’s Valentine: CHOCOLATES!

5 Feb 20217 Feb 2021

Needing to sweeten things up with your Valentine?How about Chocolate-Strawberry treats? Information provided below: (or, to order from here) Reminder: Only a few days remain to get your orders in…

Arlo is at it again…

30 Jan 202130 Jan 2021

The Gonzo Geek is at it again... Read his blog-roll here...

On Landmarks: # 2

25 Jan 202126 Jan 2021

Moral Law by Greg Davis, January 25 That the Moral Law, which inculcates, among other things, charity and probity, industry and sobriety, is the rule and guide of every Mason.-Tennessee…

New Year, New Vibe

6 Jan 20216 Jan 2021

Well, the new year is well under way. Exciting things are in the works. Without going into grand detail, there are many excellent suggestions on the table. The web site…

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

20 Nov 201919 Dec 2020

Well, here we are again, another year down.  Rather a long article, I have posted some links from other lodges to share with New Providence.  Hope you enjoy! Recipes from…

Landmark Number Nine: Presidence of the Grand Master

11 Aug 201916 Aug 2019

-by Greg Davis, August 11, 2019 Landmark 9: The prerogative of the Grand Master to preside over every assembly of the Craft within his jurisdiction, to make Masons at sight,…

Landmark 1: Existence of God, the immortality of the soul

13 Jul 201913 Jul 2019

by Greg Davis Landmark Number One: A belief in the existence of a Supreme Being, and in the immortality of the soul. So, there is an ancient tale about several…

Summertime, and the living is…

23 Jun 201923 Jun 2019

Here we are. Summertime! Children laughing and playing in fountains.  Picking dandelions for their sweetie.  Running through mud, and leaping like a new lamb. This season is about energy. It…

Landmark 15: No Innovation can be made in the body of Masonry.

30 May 201911 Aug 2019

By Larry J. Price, PM, April 27, 2019 That is the 15th and last item in the list of the Ancient “Landmarks” of Freemasonry in the “Tennessee Craftsman”. The old…

Memento Mori: Reflections on Our Loss

27 May 201930 May 2019

Over the previous year, we have lost a number of good friends and brethren. The families of our brethren, both the fallen and the upright, have lost. Our friends and…

Funding for Non-Profit: Greening Lodge Cabbage

24 Feb 201916 Jun 2019

by Greg Davis, Sunday, February 23, 2019 One of the most-critical dilemmas facing the modern lodge is - how do you stay in business?  How do you keep your doors…

Condolences

24 Jun 20213 Jul 2021

The Editors, Staff and contributors to "The Ellis Avenue Cornerstone", and all the brethren assembled from New Providence Lodge No. 128 and beyond would like to extend the most heart-felt…